System Utilities 2-9NOTE:NOTE:When prompted to enter password, three attempts are allowed beforesystem halts. Resetting BIOS password may require computer be returnedto dealer.Setting a Password 0Perform the following to set user or supervisor passwords:1. Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter andpress Enter. The Set Supervisor Password dialog box appears.NOTE:NOTE:To change an existing password, refer to Changing a Password.Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Passwords are not casesensitive and the length must not exceed 12 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.IMPORTANT:+ Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on thescreen.3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Passwordparameter to Set.NOTE:NOTE:Password on Boot must be set to Enabled to activate password feature.4. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility.Password on Boot Shows if password is required during systembootCAUTION:!If Power-on-Password authentication isenabled, the BIOS password can only becleared by initiating the Crisis Disk Recoveryprocedure. Refer to Crisis Disk Recovery.Disabled orEnabledTable 2-3. BIOS Security (Continued)Parameter Description Option
